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the bullfrog e-buzz
October 2009
Bullfrog Power provides everyone in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia (including condos and leased premises) with a 100 per cent green electricity choice. Thousands of Canadian homes and organizations have chosen to go green with Bullfrog Power.
The bullfrog e-buzz keeps you connected to the bullfrogpowered community and informed about the latest news, events and developments at Bullfrog Power.
If you're not a customer and would like to learn more about becoming bullfrogpowered, visit us at www.bullfrogpower.com.
Bullfrog presents Dr. John MacDonald: Energy in the 21st Century
Sign up today to hear the distinguished Dr. John MacDonald, CEO of solar energy company Day4 Energy Inc., discuss Canada’s opportunity to become a world leader in the development of energy systems designed for a sustainable future.
Bullfrog Power has organized this presentation as part of a continuous effort to engage Bullfrog customers and supporters about important environmental issues and sustainability.
Visit the Energy in the 21st Century page to sign up; limited spaces are available.
October 15, 2009Steam Whistle Brewery
255 Bremner Blvd. Toronto, ON
Bullfrog presents Tim Flannery: Now or Never
Bullfrog customers and supporters have the chance to meet Tim Flannery, scientist, author and environmentalist. Tim Flannery is touring Canada in October to raise awareness of climate change through his newest book, Now or Never: Why we Need to Act Now to Achieve a Sustainable Future.
Bullfrog Power will be giving away 30 tickets to Mr. Flannery's appearance in Ottawa on a first come, first serve basis. E-mail us at buzz@bullfrogpower.com today with your contact information for the chance to receive a pair of tickets.
October 14, 2009
St. Bridget's Centre for the Arts and Humanities
314 St. Patrick St.
Ottawa, ON
On the tour, Tim Flannery will also come to Toronto for an event that is free and open to the public. Sign up at the Toronto Reference Library website.
October 13, 2009
Toronto Reference Library
Toronto, ON
Positive forecast for Ontario's wind sector
Last month, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced that it plans to launch a centralized wind forecasting service on behalf of wind generators starting in 2010. Centralized wind forecasting offers improved forecasting reliability and consistency for wind generators.
Bullfrogpowered customer wins CANWEA award for green efforts
Don Ross, a residential and commercial bullfrogpowered customer, was announced as a 2009 Friend of Wind award winner for his extensive grassroots efforts in supporting Canadian wind energy. Bullfrog received the CANWEA Group Leadership award in 2007.
Don Ross is a real estate agent in Prince Edward Country, Ontario. Congratulations, Don!
New transmission projects bringing added renewable power to Ontario
On September 21, the Government of Ontario asked Ontario utility Hydro One to proceed with planning and implementing 20 major transmission projects across Ontario.
The transmission projects, as well as the investments into the distribution network, are expected to enable further renewable generation in Ontario, as well as added growth in green jobs and economic development.
Read more about the announcement.
HOK releases sustainable design
resource book
Building design and consulting firm HOK recently released The Green Workplace, a book and practical resource authored by HOK Vice President Leigh Stringer that demonstrates how green businesses can reduce costs, improve business activities and contribute to a healthier natural environment.
The Green Workplace draws on real world examples from Cisco Systems, Google, Sprint, Adobe, Texas Instruments and many other companies that have implemented specific green practices and experienced their benefits.
Learn more about The Green Workplace.
Urban Barn recently decided to go green with Bullfrog Power for 10 of its store locations across Canada.
Along with signing up for green electricity, Urban Barn recycles its furniture packaging and uses wood sourced from FSC-certified suppliers for many of its sofas and upholstered items. The company also carries several collections made from reconditioned or plantation-grown timber.
Spin Master Toys jumps to green energy
A global producer of children's toys and entertainment since 1994, Spin Master Toys recently bullfrogpowered its Toronto office with clean, emissions-free electricity.
In addition to purchasing green power, Spin Master has reduced waste in its packaging by using recycled content for its paper packaging and acting on a mandate to eliminate all PVC in its product packaging by 2010. Spin Master has also completed 99 per cent of all Walmart Package Scorecard requirements in the U.S.
World's Greenest Business Card offers discount for Bullfrog customers
The World’s Greenest Business Card is a program that offers business cards sourced from FSC-certified paper manufactured in Canada and printed with low-impact vegetable inks on post-consumer stock.
For a limited time, Bullfrog Power customers can order green business cards at a discount! Mention Bullfrog when you place an order for 500 cards, and you get an additional 500 cards for free!
Visit The World's Greenest Business Card online.
Kids! Learn about wind turbines - inside and out!
Ever wondered how much wind it takes to operate a wind turbine? Not sure what an anemometer is? Learn about the inner and outer workings of a wind turbine at GreenLearning.ca's interactive Flash page.
Miratel calls in with green announcement
Bullfrogpowered customer Miratel Solutions is putting its greenest foot forward.
In addition to being bullfrogpowered, the Toronto call center has enacted a wide range of green workplace initiatives, including sustainable product procurement, internal recycling programs and toxin-free cleaning products, positioning itself as Canada’s greenest call center.
Miratel is also a member of Freecycle North York, Green Enterprise Toronto and the Recycling Council of Ontario.
More and more event organizers are choosing to reduce their environmental impact by bullfrogpowering their events. Any venue in Alberta, B.C. or Ontario that uses electricity can become bullfrogpowered. Click here for a full listing of events.
October 4, 2009
Brick Works
Toronto, ON
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October 5, 2009
Air Canada Centre
Toronto, ON
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Sustainable Waterloo - Educational Forum
October 14, 2009
Cambridge City Hall
Cambridge, ON
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October 21-25, 2009
Various locations
Toronto, ON
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October 25, 2009
3rd Floor of the Burroughes Building
Toronto, ON
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October 27, 2009
International Centre
Toronto, ON
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U of T Carbon Finance Workshop
October 28, 2009
Sheraton Hotel
Toronto, ON
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Want to appear in the next Bullfrog e-buzz? Send us a photo of you with your Bullfrog gear and tell us what you're doing to reduce your environmental impact. Going on a Canadian outdoors adventure? We'd love to hear from you!
Bullfrogpowered resident Colin Chappell of Oakville, Ontario recently sent in a photo of his energy efficient home, along with a summary of its extensive history:
"We live in a 1920s structure which had no insulation at the time of purchase. All the inside walls were removed and insulation installed; a late 1980s vintage furnace was replaced with a mid-efficiency unit; and almost all our lamps are now compact fluorescent bulbs.
"We also have a couple of rain barrels which has taken care of our outdoor hangers and garden shrubs. In the summer we use an outside clothes rack when possible. Then of course we have Bullfrog Power!"
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About Bullfrog Power
Bullfrog Power is Canada’s leading provider of 100 per cent green electricity. Founded in 2005, Bullfrog Power is the only company providing a 100 per cent low-impact renewable electricity choice to everyone in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Bullfrog Power’s green electricity comes exclusively from wind and hydro facilities that have been certified by Environment Canada under its EcoLogoM program. Thousands of Canadian homeowners and hundreds of businesses have made the decision to become bullfrogpowered™.
